Josianne

Josianne is a French feminine name formed as a blend of Josie (a diminutive of Joséphine or Jocelyne) and the suffix -anne, or alternatively understood as an elaborated feminine form of Joseph, itself derived from the Hebrew Yosef, meaning "he will add" or "God will increase." The name follows a productive French pattern of combining familiar name elements to create new feminine forms, similar to the way Marianne blends Marie and Anne. It is used primarily in French-speaking regions, particularly in France, Belgium, and Quebec. Related forms include Josiane, a simplified variant, as well as the foundational names Joséphine and Anne.